Folding hook



Patented Apr. 19, 1927.

PATENT orrics- HARRY LESTER KAST, OF FORT WAYNE, INDIANA.

FOLDING HOOK.

Application filed December 5, 1925. Serial No. 73,339.

This invention relates to improvements in olding hooks for coats, hats and the like, specially for use in automobiles and passenger coaches having low ceilings. The objects of the improvement are to provide a hook of ample proportions upon which wearing apparel may be supported without liability of being shaken from the hook by swaying and irregular movements or jolt-ing of the coach, and which may be folded and pocketed when not in use so as not to interfere with the movementsof the occupants.

These objects are accomplished by the construction illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a side view of the invention; F Fig. 2 is a front view projected from F Fig. 3 is an end view projected from Fi :4 is a side elevation in section showing t e invention in closed position; and

Fig. 5 is a similar view showing the hook extended for use.

The characters appearing in the description refer to parts shown in the drawings and designated thereon by corresponding characters.

The invention consists of a pocket or housing 1, the front of which is open, and which has in its back a pair of screw holes 2 through which screws may be applied in securing the pocket to the frame of a coach or other support. (Not shown.)

A hook member consisting of two plates 3 and 4, hinged together, as indicated by 5, is arranged in connection with the pocket. The hinge cdnnection 5 is located at a point spaced from the outer end of the plate-3 so that the lower end of the plate 4: upon coming into contact with the adjacent inner face of the plate 3 limits the swing of the plate 4. when it reaches an obtuse angle relative to the plate 3.

The plate 3 has fixed thereon at a polnt spaced from its end opposite the h nge 5 an elongated loop 6 through WhlCll a stationary pin 7 fixed in the lower part of the housing extends and thus secures the hook member in connectionwith the pocket. The pin 7 is located adjacent the front and bottom of the suspension of small articles thereon independent of the folding hook member.

In utilizing the invention the pocket is secured permanently in position upon the frame work of a coach at a suitable elevation, preferably adjacent the ceiling thereof, between windows. When desired for use, the hook member is swung into extended position by manipulating the knob and unfolding the plate 4. The plate 3 is moved backwardly after reaching horizontal position so that its inner end projects beneath the pin 8, which pin serves as a fulcrum for the plate 3 to sustain it in its extended position. The hook member thus positioned may be utilized by depositing thereon garments, or other articles of apparel, umbrellas, etc. The folding plate being of suitable length affords ample capacity for the reception of the articles, and the erect plate forming the outer section of the hook member affords especially a secure support for such an article as a hat, which because of the length of the plate, is unlikely to be accidentally dislodged therefrom. When use of the hook member is not required, the plate 3 is drawn forward out of engagement with the pin 8 and the plates are then folded together and swung upon the pin 7 upwardly into the front of the pocket out of the way of the occupants of the coach, the folded hook member serving also to close the pocket.

What I claim is 1. In a device of the class described, a housing attachable to the frame of a coach, and having an open front, a pair of transversely disposed pins within said housing and adjacent the lower end thereof, and a folding hook member composed of sections hinged together so as to have limited pivotal attion, one of said sections having an elonsaid hook member is extended for use, said member being; operable to fold and close the front of the housin 2. In a garment hanger a housing support and a folding hook member composed of sections'hinged together one of which has support. on one end in said housing and limited sliding movement therein, and :11 1 111- ci-mn in said housing for said one section the other section having hinged connection with the opposite end of the former section so that its outward swinging movement is thereby limited.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

HARRY LESTER KAST. 

